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TIL Between 2012 and 2014 France had a 75% super tax on earnings above €1m

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W7wQ8 TIL that after being thrown off a chairlift by a mentally ill man the victim waited 7 hours to report the crime because he didn’t want it to ruin his powder day
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wLNr8 TIL about the phrase "If it's black, fight back. If it's brown, lay down". It tells you how to behave if attacked by a bear. Often "If it's white, say goodnight" is added, regarding the dangerousness of polar bears. Though apparently it depends on the situation, it can be used as a rule of thumb.
KbDw TIL that NASA’s Curiosity Rover is not a small vehicle but actually the size of a car!
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